Scholarship details
Study levels
Research and PhD
Student type
Future students and Current students
Study area
Engineering and Information technology
Eligibility criteria
Academic performance
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand and International
What you'll receive
You'll receive:
- a full scholarship which includes a base stipend at the Australian Government Research Training (RTP) Program base rate supplemented with a top-up scholarship of $10,000 per annum. Data61 PhD scholarships have a maximum term of 3 years and 6 months.
Students who are successful in receiving a university base stipend from an Australian university can apply for a top-up scholarship only.
Eligibility
Applications are open to:
- domestic and international students who currently live in Australia
- international students overseas at the time of application, who hold a visa to study in Australia.
You must also:
- hold a first-class honours (H1) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant research area (completed or near completion)
- have applied for admission to a PhD program at an Australian university or have completed less than 12 months study in a PhD program at an Australian university at the start of the scholarship’s commencement period
- have a university supervisor who confirms they are willing and able to supervise you listed in your application, as Data61 does not organise your academic supervisor
- not already hold a PhD degree
- be ready to commence within the specific time and period noted in the advertisement.
How to apply
For full application and eligibility details, see the Data61 PhD Scholarships website.
About the scholarship
At CSIRO's Data61, we aim to develop top-quality doctoral students who will prosper in careers in Australia’s data-skilled workforce. Our PhD scholarship program provides opportunities for outstanding postgraduate students with demonstrated academic and research excellence to further their careers at one of Australia’s most trusted organisations.
We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible working environment where our people are supported and empowered to come up with digital and data solutions with impact.
You’ll work closely with your supervisors and teams on research projects that are aligned to our strategic goals. Our scholarships are awarded in partnership with Australian universities, so you’ll receive support and guidance from university supervisors alongside some of the country’s leading data and digital science experts.